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In the aftermath of the incident, investigating officers are appealing for witnesses to come forward.

An Essex Police spokeswoman said: "We believe that the car had driven from central Chelmsford to Hazeleigh before the accident, between 1pm and 1.40pm.

"This may have been via the A12, A414, A130 or B1019.

Police blocked the road (Image: Chris Cook)

"We are keen to speak to anyone who believes they saw the vehicle or has dash cam footage available to view.

"The Ford Fiesta, which had a 58 registration plate, had two women in the car."

Anyone with information about this incident, was driving in the area at the time or has dash cam footage is asked to call PC Martyn Wells from Essex Police's Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 101 quoting incident 539 of 30/08.